Task Allocation 7

 

Questions to ask Focus Group

 

1. Did the film effectively establish the central conflict or danger within the limited time frame?
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3. Were you able to connect with and understand the main protagonist's motivations?

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2. Did the action sequences feel intense and exciting, considering the short duration of the film?
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4. Were the plot twists or surprises well-executed and unexpected?
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6. Did you feel engaged and invested in the story throughout the duration of the film?
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8. Were the visual style and tone of the film appropriate for an action thriller?
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10. Did the film leave you wanting to see more or expand upon the story?
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12. Were the special effects or CGI used in the film convincing and well-integrated?
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14. Did the resolution of the film feel satisfying and appropriately concluded given the time limitation?

10 Possible Client Questions

1) what strengths would you give about our short film?

2) what weaknesses would you say there are about the short film?

3) what are your overall thoughts about the short film you just watched?

4) are there any improvements that could be made to the short film?

5) what are your thoughts about the audio of the short film?

6) Do you think that the music was suitable for the short film?

7) what are your thoughts regarding the performance of the actors?

8) Do you think that we used effects effectively?

9) Was the use of props suitable for the short film?

10) Do you think that the events of the short film were clear?

Post production notes

 

Shot Number	Notes
1	This was the first time doing the shot of the masked criminal and the actor did not really know how to do he shot at first thus not turning out the best.
2	This was the second attempt at doing the shot of the masked criminal however the camera operator was a bit slow and unable to get all of the criminal’s face within the shot that was being done. As well as the actor’s performance requiring some improving.
3	This was the third of the shot of the masked criminal as he was doing what he was and though it was not perfect it was the better out of the three shots that were done of this scene thus meaning it is more likely to be used within the edit.
4	This shot was the first attempt at doing an establishing shot and though the movement of the camera was all right the response of the actors in shot was not the best. Also, their positing within the shot was not the greatest thus we decided that another take of this was required.
5	This shot is the second attempt for the establishing shot and it worked out better than the first. The Camera movement was better than the first as well as the actors being prepared thus making the shot even better than which was originally intended.
6	This shot was the first one of the conversation shots between the two detectives. This first attempt at the shot was not the best as the actors were not yet accustomed to the scene and begun messing around towards the end of the clip.
7	This shot was the second attempt at the shot of the conversation and this one did not go well. The actor could not control themselves and messed up their line part way through the scene.
8	This was the third attempt at this shot and it started well but ended poorly. The scene was going well up until detective Cody pushed his partner who was not expecting such force and almost lost their footing.
9	This shot was the fourth attempt at the shot of the conversation and this one did not go well. The actors could not control themselves and messed up their line part way through the scene.
10	This is our fifth attempt at the sot and it came out much better compared to the rest of them as there was not problem with the actors or shot.
11	This was our sixth attempt at the shot and this one was done at a different angle to give variation within the shots that are being filmed.
12	This was the first attempt at the continuation of the argument where detective Cody is upset with his partner however the actor who was playing detective John had messed up their line towards the end of the shot.
13	This is the second attempt at the continued argument between the two detectives and this shot came out better than the first with no lines being messed up this time.
14	This again the continuation of the argument however this shot is of another angle and is meant to provide variation. However, the actor’s performance was not the best within this shot.
15	This the same shot again of the argument at a different angle with this one coming out better than the first one did.
16	This the first show of detective Cody being angry towards detective John however the actor messed up his line part of the way through performing it.
17	This is the second attempt at Cody being angry with his partner however the actor forgot some of their lines and thus interfered with the shot thus meaning it did not come out well. However, with editing can be used within the production.
18	This is the first of many shots showing detective John looking at the case files of the case he is working on showing his addiction to completing this assignment.
19	This is the second of the shots showing detective John looking at the case file of his current case.
20	This is the third of the case file shots showing detective John looking at the case file.
21	This is the fourth of the shots showing off detective John looking at the case file from a different angle. This shot starts off a problematic but can easily be fixed with editing therefore still being usable.
22	This is the fifth shot showing detective John looking at the case this time being an over the shoulder shot. The shot could prove problematic with the contents within the folder but can still be used within the narrative.
23	This is the last shot of detective John looking at the case file and then proceeding to close the case file and sighing with defeat as he is unable to find the connection between the cases admitting that he may be wrong.
24	This is the shot of detective John receiving a notification on his phone and then proceeding to answer the phone.
25	This was the first attempt at the shot of the detectives receiving the message from the masked criminal. The shot is short as one of the characters had messed up their lines and thus proceeded to ruin the recording.
26	This was the second attempt at the detectives receiving the message with this shot proving more effective than the previous.
27	This was the detectives receiving the message again however from a different angle however there were some content issues with regard to what occurred within the shot thus meaning it may not prove as useful.
28	This was the first attempt at doing the start of the running section however there was problem with the cameraman thus why the shot is so short and will not be used within the film.
29	This was the second attempt of the start of running section and was better than the first however the actor within the shot was not initially well thus improvement was required.
30	This was the third attempt at the start of the running sequence and proved better than the first as the actor was better prepared for the shot.
31	This is the first shot of the detectives reacting to the masked criminal and then preparing to chase after him and is an all right shot.
32	This is the second shot of the detectives reacting to the masked criminal from a different angle to create variation within the piece.
33	This was the first attempt at doing a running shot that is running with the masked criminal however this did not turn out well.
34	This was the second attempt at doing the running shot that is with the masked criminal however this did not turn out well and thus will not be included.
35	This was the first attempt at doing a shot where the masked criminal is being chased however it did not turn out well with regard to the distance of the actors from one another.
36	This was the second attempt at the chase at is better than the first and it is proving more effective than the first and prove more effective for use.
37	This was the first attempt at doing a tracking shot of the masked criminal running away from the two detectives and did not prove effective, as the cameraman was not properly prepared.
38	This was the second attempt at doing the tracking shot of the masked criminal running away from the detective it is not perfect but can potentially be used.
39	This was the first attempt at doing the tracking shot from the perspective of the detectives however it did not go well as the two actors were running at a distance from one another.
40	This was the second attempt at the tracking shot of the detectives and it is proving more effective than the first and will more effective for use.
41	This was the falling of detective Cody was not the greatest shot for use but will be effective despite the content issues that are within the shot.
42	This was the shot showing the masked criminal turning the corner and trying to figure out what he needs to do.
43	This is the shot of the masked criminal trying to assess what his situation is before then realising the mistake he made and then turning to face the detective.
44	This is the shot of detective John confronting the masked criminal from one angle.
45	This is the second shot of detective John confronting the masked criminal from a different angle.
46	This is the third shot of the detective John confronting the masked criminal form a different angle.
47	This is the stale mate between the two characters with the tree being used to contrast the situation in which the characters are in.
48	This was the detective Cody shooting detective John in the back however it is not exactly executed well within the is first attempt.
49	This is the second attempt at the betrayal scene however it did not exactly go well within the shot.
50	This is the third attempt at the betrayal scene and this proved more effective than the first two.
51	This is a perspective shot of the masked criminal seeing Detective John being betrayed by his partner proving to be a good shot.
52	This is the High angle shot of detective John on the floor having his weapon being kicked away showing how helpless he is within the shot.
53	This is the first take of the last shot of the film and the problem is the actor for detective Cody messes up his line thus meaning the shot is not as good.
54	This is the second take of the last shot of the film this shot was alright and was a good take however the line at the end did not feel right thus the line would need to be changed.
55	This is the third take of the last shot of the film and it is not as good as compared to the others as the actor for detective Cody walks to close to the camera and thus becomes out of frame.
56	This is the fourth take of the last shot of the film and turned out better than the others in which were done.

 

Suitability of shots

 

Shot Number	Evaluation
1	This shot is not suitable for use as the actor within the shot has not got any specific focus with their eyes along with this being their first time doing the shot thus proving ineffective.
2	This shot is not suitable for use as the camera was slow with its movement and was unable to capture the entire image of the actor thus proving ineffective for use.
3	This shot was the better of the different versions that were recorded and thus ultimately will be used within the short film and have proper use.
4	This shot is not suitable as the actors were not prepared and they are shown to be pointing and looking at the camera thus proving ineffective.
5	This shot is suitable for use as it is a good establishing shot that is used to show off the environment in which the characters are in as well as the actors being properly prepared in this shot.
6	This shot is not suitable as the actor for detective John is unable to keep a straight face and is unable to stop laughing thus ruining the scene and proving ineffective for use.
7	This shot is not suitable for use as the actor of Detective Cody messes up his line and thus ruined the shot making this ineffective.
8	This shot is not suitable for use as the actor for detective Cody was not properly prepared and did not expect such force from his co-star.
9	This shot will not be suitable for use due to the actors being unable to control themselves and cannot help but laughing at one another.
10	This shot will be suitable for use as the actors within this shot had not messed up and were able to deliver a good performance.
11	This shot will be suitable for use as it is the same shot as before this time being of a different angle which can be used to create variation within the film.
12	This shot is not suitable for use as the actor for detective John within this scene had messed up their line.
13	This shot is suitable for use as there are not lines being messed up by the actors for the continuation of the argument.
14	This shot is not suitable for use due to the actor’s performance it does not serve any use within the shot.
15	This shot of the argument is at a different angle and is suitable for use within the short film.
16	This shot is not suitable fore use as the actor had messed up their lines part of the way through the shot.
17	This shot is not suitable for use due to the mistakes in which the actor had made however could be used with editing if need be.
18	This shot is suitable for use as there is not a mistake within the shot as well as helping to mood of the film.
19	This shot is suitable for use as there is not a mistake within the shot as well as helping to mood of the film.
20	This shot is suitable for use as there is not a mistake within the shot as well as helping to mood of the film.
21	This shot is suitable for use as there is not a mistake within the shot as well as helping to mood of the film.
22	This shot is suitable for use as there is not a mistake within the shot as well as helping to mood of the film.
23	This shot is suitable for use as it is showing how the detective has the feeling of being defeated when he closes the case file he has spent so long on.
24	This shot is suitable for use as it is used to show the detective receiving the message from the masked criminal
25	This shot is not suitable for use as one of the actors within the shot had messed up their line proving the shot to be ineffective for use.
26	This shot is suitable for use as the actors had not messed up their line thus being able to show the characters response to the message from the masked criminal.
27	This is the same shot however from a different angle to create variation within the piece regarding the shots thus proving it to be suitable for use.
28	This shot is not suitable for use due to technical issues regarding the cameraman.
29	This shot is not suitable for use due to the fact that the actor within the shot had messed up during the running thus meaning the shot would need to be done again.
30	This shot is suitable for use as there was no mistakes this time with the actors messing up and nor was there any problems thus proving the shot to be affective.
31	This shot is suitable for use as it is able to show the detects reaction to the masked criminal effectively.
32	This shot is suitable for use as it is able to show how the detective’s reaction this time from a different angle to create variation within the piece.
33	This shot is not suitable for use as it did not turn out well as does not offer anything regarding suitability within the shot.
34	This shot is not suitable for use as it did not turn out well as does not offer anything regarding suitability within the shot.
35	This shot is not suitable for use due to the distancing between the characters that are within the shot.
36	This shot is suitable for use as it is proving more effective than the first with the characters being further separated creating a more believable shot.
37	This shot is not suitable for use due to the camera man not properly being prepared thus proving ineffective for use within the film.
38	This shot is suitable for use to do it being and improved version of the tracking shot in which was previously done.
39	This shot is not suitable for use due to the characters separation from one another expanding beyond the range of the camera not proving ineffective for use within the film.
40	This shot is suitable for use as both detectives remain in the shot throughout its duration proving more effective for use in this shot.
41	This shot is suitable for use as the shot of the detective Cody Falling looks good and fits the purpose well.
42	This shot is suitable for use as there was no mistakes that had occurred within the shot
43	This shot is suitable for use as it is showing the masked criminal as cornered and there is no mistake that occurred.
44	This shot is suitable for use as it is able to show the environment in which the two characters are in and the standoff that is occurring.
45	This shot is suitable for use as it is able to show the environment in which the two characters are in and the standoff that is occurring from a different angle that is used.
46	This shot is suitable for use as it is able to show the environment in which the two characters are in and the standoff that is occurring from another angle.
47	This shot is suitable for use as it is able to show the environment in which the two characters are in and the standoff that is occurring from a different angle.
48	This shot is not suitable for use as the reaction time of the actor within the shot is slow and is not reliable within the shot
49	This shot is not suitable as the character within the shot are not reacting properly thus cannot properly be used.
50	This is suitable as the character within the shot reacted accordingly and had done so well.
51	This is suitable for use as the actor within the shot played their part well when pretending to be betrayed.
52	This shot is suitable for use as the performance played out perfectly and is effective for use within the film.
53	This is not suitable for use due to the character within the shot messing up their line and thus losing focus.
54	This is not suitable for use due to the fact that the character says a line at the end which does not seem right thus making the shot not suitable for use.
55	This is not suitable for use due to the camera not capturing the needed parts of the characters thus proving ineffective for use.
56	This is suitable for use due to their not being a mistake within the shot and it coming out better than the previous attempts that were used.